Texas Gulf Coast

Three whooping cranes fly just above the tops of the live oak trees in Goose Island State Park near Rockport, Texas

It was time to leave Texas Hill Country and head for the Gulf coast. A couple years ago we stayed at Goose Island State Park, near Rockport. It was nice, except for the day a bunch of bees swarmed our den-on-wheels. I don’t think I ever told you that story. Really, there’s not much to … Read more

Washington State

The waters off the rocky coast of Juan De Fuca Straight merge with the morning fog. A lone seagull flies through the scene, above the rocks and patches of seaweed.

It was just a short ferry ride from Vancouver Island to Port Angeles in Washington. But, we left late and it was already nighttime when we landed. At first the border guards wanted to search our den-on wheels. By the time they changed their mind, it was almost midnight. Luckily, Tom planned ahead to stay … Read more

Vancouver Island

Darkis Lake reflects the surrounding beauty in Strathcona Park on Vancouver Island

I’ve been on a boat before, but I never imagined there was one big enough to float our den-on-wheels! Along with a bunch of other cars, trucks, and even a couple of big semis! Driving inside the big boat was scary, like being in a tunnel. When we stopped, Tom got out of the truck … Read more